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QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 09:27 PM) Jennie Finch, now that's who we should add. She was at the game on Tuesday, that was a pleasant surprise.

QUOTE(BobDylan @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 05:49 PM) I would have failed out of high school if I didn't cheat. I think I speak for nearly 95% of the student body when I say that. I didn't do a single hw assignment in high school by myself.

QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ May 31, 2005 -> 01:04 PM) Should have been the 2000 manager of the year. His Ghandi ways would have worked nicely with the young kids. Maybe good old JM will get a shot with cinci when Miley gets fired. I think he was in the running when Miley got the job. I'd like to see him get another shot, no doubt. He was to laid back as a manager for me but he really wasn't that bad and was a great guy, hopefully he'll catch on as a manger somewhere.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 07:34 PM) Does anyone have ESPN Insider? I heard that Buster Olney's latest blog has the Eric Chavez to the White Sox rumor in it. It basically just mentions the rumor and says how it would make sense.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 06:44 PM) Agreed. Total speculation here but maybe Huff's numbers are down because he got off the juice? I still see no way that the Devil Rays would trade Huff for old, fat Dmitri Young just because he is the older brother of one of their top prospects. Huff's a great hitter and he always starts slow, his numbers will be real good again at the end of this year.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 04:39 PM) Solid our of the pen? Neal Cotts, the left handed pitcher from the whitesox. The minute he learns to throw strikes consistantly, maybe get a left hander out or dont s*** himself silly when a bit of pressure is applied we can revisit the "he is solid out of the pen and we can use him as a spot starter" I'm not getting into another Cotts argument, I've said my piece on him and I'm leaving it at that.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 04:34 PM) Cotts, as a starter.... Caller this is Onstar how can we help you Someone said that Neal Cotts was going to start a game, he is pitching better. I have shortness of breathe, and think I just vomitted in my mouth. I may have shat myself also. Dont worry take a step back Neal Cotts cannot start a game. That experiment is over. Thank you. Onstar is always here for you. Even when crazy Cotts starting thoughts appear. Experiment?? He's started what 3 games in the major leagues. Now don't get me wrong I don't think he should be an option as a starter this year because he's been solid out of the pen but he really hasn't been given a shot yet to succeed as a starter.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 04:21 PM) You avoided my question. Who do you pitch in place of Hernandez if he is on the DL, and McCarthy is gone? Gio Gonzalez, he's ready. Honestly, that's the problem with trading Brandon, maybe something like Bmac, Rogo and Crede for Chavez and Saarloos could work?? Obviously Saarloos isn't anything special but he'd atleast provide a decent major league option if someone were to go down.

QUOTE(I-HATE-CREDE @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 04:16 PM) Was or wan't Chavez on the score yesterday? Can anyone confirm this for me? I assume you'd be against a trade for Chavez considering your faith in Joe Crede?

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 04:12 PM) Good post. While not yet major league ready, McCarthy is still valuable to our current rotation. I would like the Pro-Chavez crowd to explain what would they would do if Hernandez needs another two weeks 'off'? Something which is a real possibility. Does T-BALL stand get the callup? Or Jon Adkins? If so, we're not in good shape for the stretch run. Whether or not Chavez is at 3b and batting close to his career AVG. That's a good point and that's what would worry me if a trade of Bmac were to happen. However, if you can get an Eric Chavez you have to make every effort to do so, imo.

Beane's going to want Bmac, he's going to want a top flight starting pitcher prospect to give up Chavez imo. Another guy I could see Billy being interested in is Rogo.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 03:27 PM) Word is he will be in W-S soon. Ya, I'm sure he'll be up there soon.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 03:19 PM) THIS TRADE IS NOT HAPPENING. IT IS A RUMOR. NOTHING MORE. As of right now it's a rumor and your right so far it's nothing, however it wouldn't surprise me one bit if Kenny pulled off a deal for Chavez.

QUOTE(beck72 @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 03:13 PM) An 18 yr old kid doing what Gio's doing in high A, his ceiling will be pretty high He's still in low A but regardless he's been exceptional so far.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 03:11 PM) Eh, I personally think Gio will be better than BMAC, but thats my opinion. He's got the potential to be, problem is he's a very small guy with a high risk of injury and he's not very close to the majors. I said right when we drafted the guy that I thought he'd be very special if he can stay healthy but that remains to be seen.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 02:51 PM) What an ugly league we had last time It was fun for a while and then went to hell.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 02:56 PM) I think Chavez would bat third... LF Podsednik 2B Iguchi 3B Chavez DH Thomas 1B Konerko CF Rowand RF Dye C Pierzynski SS Uribe And yes, that would be a hell of a lineup. He'd probably bat 4th to break up the righties with Frank batting 3rd. Ahh, we've already put chavez in the lineup, premature but fun none the less.

QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 12:31 PM) and their O is so much better. Their offense is absolutely horrendous. They have no top of the order whatsoever. Also to suggest their pitching is as good as the sox is laughable at this point.

QUOTE(Adam G @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 02:26 PM) Boras probably wants $10million/year for Crede, so forget him.

QUOTE(ScottPodRulez22 @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 01:53 PM) Same here maybe even later like hours before the deadline Kenny never makes his big move right before the deadline. If the sox are going to make a big move it'll be done within the next month, imo. He could make a smaller move hours before the deadline like Contreras last year but if Chavez is going to be traded to the sox it'll be within the month, no doubt in my mind.

QUOTE(jerseysox @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 01:34 PM) He does not clog the bases and can steal? Have you ever watched this guy run? I think he gets about 5 steals a year. Big deal. Actually he's been around 6-8 every year and playing in Oakland that's actually a lot.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 01:54 PM) Chavez + Gload > Crede + Konerko In my opinion anyways, especially if we keep Frank. Oh god, it's not even close in my mind Chavez + Gload>>>>>>Crede and Konerko. I'm a huge fan of Ross and I really believe he can be a starting first baseman. He's great with the leather and though Crede and Konerko are solid gloveman Konerko has no range at first. Not to mention Chavez and Ross can both move on the bases while Pauly and Joe can not.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 01:38 PM) We got Chavy, go after his buddy Durazo next season for 1b. Edit, we GET Chavy.... If Chavez were to be added by traded, I really think Ross would be our starting first baseman next season. Wow, so now I've traded for Chavez and made Ross a starting firstbaseman. :headshake

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 01:35 PM) ...and he's gone. Funny ass dude. Nice interview, seems nice and relaxed in regards to his slumping. Those seem to be the guys to turn it around. He's a great hitter, he'll get it turned around soon.

QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 10:31 AM) This all comes down to how confident is Kenny in Chavez's ability to converge back to his expected #s, as opposed to his current #s If we are giving up BMac, Kenny better be darn sure. And if Chavez does not work out and becomes a Albert Belle type contract on us, I better see Kenny fired. Because we all know if a big acquisition does not work out, JR will not spend anything for the next decade citing how that does not work. Ahh yes fire the gm of the best team in baseball, that happens all the time.